Most animal livers are a good source of copper and no additional supplementation is needed. However, even though pork liver is high in copper, studies have shown that it has low bioavailability and is not readily absorbed by the body.

That’s why our pork recipe contains a small amount of additional copper to make sure your pets are getting the right amount of this important nutrient! In addition, we use copper proteinate which is a much more bioavailable form compared to the more commonly used copper sulfate. 

Trichinella spiralis is a parasite that can infect pigs if they consume meat scraps that harbor the parasite. It can be a concern when consuming wild game but the parasite is virtually eliminated in commercial pork. The USDA has strict guidelines to prevent Trichinella in commercial pork which includes:

1. Biosecure Housing: Pigs are raised in closed barns or controlled housing that prevent exposure to rodents and wildlife which are carriers of Trichinella.
   
2. Heat Treated, All Vegetarian Feed: Trichinella is commonly transmitted through consuming infected meat so an all vegetarian diet eliminates that risk. The feed is also heat treated to kill any parasite larvae.
   
3. Regular Audits & Inspections: Farms are regularly audited by 3rd parties to ensure compliance with Trichinella safety measures.
   
   In addition, all of our ingredients & recipes are stored frozen at 0F for over 20 days which is shown to be effective against the parasite and our recipes are high pressure processed which is also demonstrated to eliminate T. spiralis parasites in raw meat.  

Our pork is raised in the U.S. and is American Humane Welfare Certified. Our farm partners avoid farrowing crates, giving pigs room to move and interact in open pens.

We also source exclusively from Heritage Duroc pork - a slower-growing breed with stronger genetic diversity, because animal welfare matters!

Since we often find ourselves enjoying a nice slice of bacon or pork belly, it’s natural to wonder if there would be too much fat in our pork recipes for your pet. Our pork recipe actually ranks right in the middle amongst our recipes at around 6-6.5% minimum fat and this all comes down to the cuts we’re sourcing! We’re using lean, high quality pork meat which provides a healthy amount of fat for your pets.

If you're new to our food or have a picky eater, then we recommend getting Ground since it will be easier to to mix and portion. If you're comfortably feeding Viva, then we encourage trying the Chunked! Chunk sizes are 1-2 inches in size and are a great choice if your pet prefers more texture, for hand-feeding, or even if you're just curious what's in your pet's food! We've had pets of all sizes, including cats & ferrets do great on our chunky blend 💜

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